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England’s flawless qualification sets up quest for World Cup glory
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|October 16, 2025
THOMAS Tuchel has completed his first task as England manager with ease as the Three Lions became the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
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ENGLAND midfielder Eberechi Eze, left, celebrates with captain Harry Kane after scoring one of the five goal against Latvia on Tuesday. | AFP
(AFP)
After a perfect qualifying record of six wins and 18 goals without conceding from six games, the hard work for the German now begins in burdening great expectations in tough conditions next year in the US, Mexico and Canada.
AFP Sports looks at the challenges ahead for Tuchel and his team if they are to end a 60-year wait to win a major men's tournament.
Tuchel's bold decision to leave out Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden from his squad this month underlined his desire to find the best collective unit rather than a collection of the best players at his disposal.
This story is from the October 16, 2025 edition of Daily News.
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